Google engineer Dan Fredinburg among the more than 10 dead in Everest avalanche, family confirms – The Washington Post

Google engineer Dan Fredinburg among the more than 10 dead in Everest avalanche, family confirms – The Washington Post

At least one American climber is among the 10 or more dead after an avalanche caused by an earthquake on Mount Everest. Google engineer Dan Fredinburg, who was on Everest as part of the Jagged Globe team, died as a result of head injuries sustained in the avalanche, according to Fredinburg’s sister. She posted the news on Instagram on Saturday afternoon along with a picture of her brother on his account.